According to a report by Reuters, a blackout hit Puerto Rico's capital and surrounding areas on Thursday, after two of the island's main power plants shut down. Officials have reportedly warned that the power company is struggling to remain operational. Company spokeswoman Yohari Molina told The Associated Press that the Capital of San Juan was without power, as well as the neighboring municipalities of Caguas, Bayamon, and Carolina. Over 970,000 people reportedly live in the area affected by the blackout. Officials have claimed that their goal is to restore power by Thursday afternoon.